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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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